TRUMP ISSUES PARDON TO FORMER REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN STEPHEN BUYER AFTER INSIDER TRADING CONVICTION. (PHOTO).

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Trump issues pardon to former Republican congressman Stephen Buyer after insider trading conviction    President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon to former Republican congressman Stephen Buyer, who served nearly two years in prison after being convicted of insider trading tied to post-congressional consulting work. Buyer was sentenced in 2023 to 22 months in prison for illegal stock trades made while working as a consultant and lobbyist. He was ordered to forfeit more than $350,000 in ill-gotten gains and pay a $10,000 fine. He was released from custody in 2025 after his conviction was upheld, with the Supreme Court declining to take up his appeal earlier this year. In issuing the pardon, Trump described Buyer’s service as a judge advocate general in the U.S. Army and his time in Congress as “distinguished and highly productive.” The pardon, dated Thursday and released by the White House on Friday, grants Buyer “a full, complete, and unconditional pardon.” Buyer has maint...
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BIG TECH RAMPS UP LIVING ROOM RIVALRY AS INSTAGRAM LAUNCHES REELS APP FOR TVs . (PHOTO).

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Big Tech ramps up living room rivalry as Instagram launches Reels app for TVs 

The battle for the future of television is intensifying, and Meta is making its move.

The company announced the launch of an Instagram Reels app for connected TVs, starting with Amazon Fire TV devices. The app aims to bring Reels directly to the living room, allowing users to watch short-form videos on a larger screen alongside friends and family. Tessa Lyons, Instagram’s VP of product, explained that research showed people were already mirroring their phones to TVs to view Reels, signaling a demand for a dedicated TV experience. The new app is designed to make that experience seamless, with features like Blend, which lets users combine their algorithms with those of friends or family for co-viewing, and support for channels and categories for easier content discovery.

The move represents a significant shift in the entertainment and digital advertising landscape. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reported that Reels now has an annual ad revenue run rate of $50 billion, surpassing the combined ad revenue of Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, and NBCUniversal. Until now, Reels achieved this without a dedicated TV app. Instagram’s TV app also considers the reality that viewers often use their phones while watching TV, offering a bridge between mobile and big-screen experiences. Lyons emphasized that the app is a first step, with further improvements expected based on user feedback.

The TV app includes algorithmically curated and user-selected channels, creating personalized programming around specific interests. Users can follow channels for shows like “Pluribus” or Star Wars, accessing related content from creators and engaging with short-form videos tied to their favorite topics. Lyons noted the app could also support the rise of microdrama content, typically one- to three-minute videos, by aggregating content around specific creators or interests.

The launch adds another layer of competition to the streaming and broadcast ecosystem, already experiencing consolidation with Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Media executives are likely to watch closely as Instagram’s TV presence could increase pressure on traditional linear TV and premium streaming platforms, further intensifying the competition for viewers’ attention in the living room.


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